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06-28-2005

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June 28, 2005

ROMNEY VOICES SUPPORT FOR FAITH-BASED PROGRAMS

Announces Ann Romney will serve as volunteer liaison to the faith-based community

 

Governor Mitt Romney, joined by White House Director of Faith-Based Initiatives Jim Towey, today held a roundtable discussion with religious and social service leaders from around Boston. The Governor announced that his wife, First Lady Ann Romney, will serve in a voluntary capacity as the Administration’s liaison to the faith-based and social service communities.

 

“The organizations and congregations represented here today have the power to lift up those around us who may have fallen on hard times,” said Romney. “Millions in need across our nation have been touched by the positive influence of faith-based organizations.”

 

During the meeting, Towey gave Boston’s faith and social service communities an overview of programs and grants available from the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. The Office works to empower faith-based and other community organizations to apply for federal social service grants. Over the past two years, more than $60 million in federal funds were granted to faith-based and community organizations in Massachusetts.

 

“President Bush established the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives to strengthen the partnership between the federal, state and local government to faith-based and community groups that provide compassionate assistance to the American people,” said Towey. “Grassroots groups touch the lives of the poor and distressed with lasting, positive results.”

 

Said Romney: “It gives me great pleasure that Ann has agreed to serve as our state’s ambassador in this compassionate effort.”

 

As liaison, Mrs. Romney will provide information and resources to faith-based and community organizations about partnering with state government to provide social services.

 

“One of the most satisfying parts of my life has been working with many of the people in this room who strive to make life better for those in need,” said Mrs. Romney. “I look forward to strengthening the connections we share and to making new ones as we continue the vital work of faith-based and community organizations in Massachusetts.”

 

Mrs. Romney has a long history of volunteerism with charitable organizations in and around Boston. She has been a leader in the United Way of Massachusetts Bay as a board member and currently serves as co-chair of the Faith and Action Committee, which provides funding to urban church programs for at-risk youth. Additionally, Mrs. Romney is a board member of the Children’s Trust Fund and volunteers her time for equine therapy programs for physically challenged children and for other institutions including: Partners for Youth with Disabilities; the American Red Cross; the Reebok Human Rights Awards; the New England Women’s Leadership Awards; the Boston Ten Point Coalition; and the Perkins School for the Blind.

 

“Ann Romney has an extensive history of volunteer service and her expertise will help encourage and expand the important work of these organizations in Massachusetts,” Towey added.

 

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